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Write various steps for processing fibres into wool.​

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  • Production of wool:​ It involves the following steps:​ Shearing is the first process to obtain wool. In this process, the fleece is removed along with the thin layer of the skin from the sheep.​ ​
  • After shearing, the process which is carried out is scouring. In this process, washing of sheared skin with hair is done to remove grease, dust, or dirt out of it.​ ​
  • Sorting is the third step which is followed. In this process, the hair of different textures is sorted. ​
  • After sorting, burrs are picked out from the hair.
  • The fibres are finally dyed in various colors of use.
  • The final step is the straightening, combing and rolling the fibres into yarns. These yarns are used to make different type of cloths.
  • It can be summarized as, Shearing → Scouring → Sorting → Picking burs → Dyeing → Rolling

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